Four natural repellents that will keep foxes and cats out of your garden this summer

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As the weather is expected to improve in Scotland in the coming weeks, people will be spending more time out and about in their garden.Gardens can be the perfect haven for people who want to bask in the sun and spend their weekends relaxing among nature.

Wildlife can sometimes visit your backyard with cats and foxes being the most common sight during the summer.While these animals can be pretty friendly and innocent, they can actually cause your outdoor space some harm, reports the Express.Foxes and cats can damage your lawn, flowers and plants as they use all of your hard work in the garden as their personal toilet.

Fox poo and urine smells awful and contains a lot of nasty germs, which makes it a particular worry for those with children and pets.They can also get into disagreements in your back garden due to their territorial nature and end up keeping you awake all night.One Mrs Hinch fan took to a Facebook page to complain about these pests and ask for help on how to prevent them from coming back.

The social media user wrote: "How do you stop cats and foxes in your garden? Had enough of it now!"The post received over 190 comments from fellow Mrs Hinch fans who offered up their tricks and tips to get rid of cats and foxes.Read on below to find out more about the four most popular ways to repel these garden pests.Any type of pepper can repel these pests as they don't like the smell it gives off.